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ETHZilla Introduces Aviation Token Secured by Jet Engines

ETHZilla Launches Aviation-Backed Token Offering Lease Payment Exposure
DeFi firm ETHZilla Corporation (Nasdaq: ETHZ) announced on February 11 the launch of Eurus Aero Token I, a novel tokenized asset secured by two commercial jet engines currently leased to a major U.S. airline. The tokens, issued on Ethereum Layer 2 networks and distributed via the Liquidityio platform, provide investors with direct exposure to the lease payments generated by these engines. ETHZilla acquired the engines for approximately $12.2 million, pricing each token at $100 with a minimum purchase requirement of 10 tokens.
The company projects an annual return of around 16.5% over the duration of the leases, which extend through 2027 and 2028. Lease payments are collected monthly and distributed to token holders, offering a transparent and income-oriented investment alternative within the aerospace leasing sector. Notably, the engines are owned outright without debt financing, and ETHZilla has no plans to employ leverage to enhance returns on this product.
Expanding Access to Institutional-Grade Real-World Assets
ETHZilla’s CEO, McAndrew Rudisill, emphasized the company’s mission to democratize access to institutional-grade investments by enabling smaller investors to participate in real-world assets (RWAs) traditionally reserved for large institutions and private funds. While the offering is currently limited to accredited investors, tokenization technology allows for fractional ownership and greater market accessibility.
This launch coincides with a broader surge in interest in tokenized RWAs across both cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. According to data from RWA.xyz, the distributed asset value of tokenized real-world assets recently rose to $23.87 billion, marking an 11% increase over the past month. The on-chain value of these assets also grew by over 8% to $21.41 billion, while the number of asset holders expanded by 34% month-over-month to 835,179.
Although ETHZilla is contractually prohibited from disclosing the identity of the airline leasing the engines, a source familiar with the matter confirmed it is one of the largest and most profitable carriers in the United States.
Future Tokenization Initiatives and Market Expansion
Looking ahead, ETHZilla plans to broaden its tokenized asset offerings. The company recently acquired a portfolio of manufactured and modular home loans, valued within a $14 billion market, which it intends to tokenize. Rudisill highlighted that these loans represent a high-yield, high-quality asset class historically accessible only to select private lenders. By opening this market to a wider investor base, ETHZilla aims not only to create new investment opportunities but also to potentially support increased housing supply amid a national shortage.
Beyond manufactured home loans, ETHZilla is exploring additional asset classes for tokenization, including auto loans and commercial real estate, to develop further income-generating products. The company, which rebranded from 180 Life Sciences in August 2025, continues to focus on building an Ethereum-based treasury infrastructure to facilitate these innovative financial instruments.

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